Des Moines Arts Events

FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2026

Iowa State Fairgrounds 16 Oct 2026

Des Moines Halloween Bar Crawl 2026

Hessen Haus 31 Oct 2026

Rocky Horror - October 30 - 10PM TABLE RESERVATION

The Garden Nightclub 30 Oct 2026

Boos & Brews

909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 30 Oct 2026

Statem!nt Pop Up Consignment for Adults - 40 to 80% Off Retail!

3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States 22 Oct 2026

Des Moines Comic, Card, & Toy Show - Free Event Oct 24 & 25 Merle Hay Mall

Merle Hay Mall 24 Oct 2026

Trick or Trees

909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 31 Oct 2026

Season of Souls Psychic Fair 2026

Merle Hay Mall, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States 30 Oct 2026

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Scottish Rite Consistory 4 Dec 2026

Micky Dolenz

Hoyt Sherman Place Theater 7 Nov 2026

Exhibition Opening Celebration: “Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way: Contemporary Latinx Painting”

Des Moines Art Center 23 Oct 2026

Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place 6 Nov 2026

Andy Grammer in Des Moines

Hoyt Sherman Place 17 Nov 2026

Halloween Paint & Take👩‍🎨🎃💜

915 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, United States 21 Oct 2026

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

Scottish Rite Consistory 20 Nov 2026

America's Harvest Festival

1007 E. Grand Ave, Iowa Capitol Complex, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50319 24 Oct 2026

Gary Owen

Hoyt Sherman Place Theater 6 Nov 2026

Jazz on the House w/ Antonio Lopes & Co.

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 28 Oct 2026

Halloween Horrors at Hoyt Sherman Place Art Fair

Hoyt Sherman Place 30 Oct 2026

DSM Mama Morning

Jasper Winery 24 Oct 2026

Pumpkin Paint-Off at Wicked Heights

The Republic on Grand 18 Oct 2026

Capital City Gaming Con 2026

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center 16 Oct 2026

Fly Me To The Moon: The Max Wellman Big Band Plays Sinatra & More

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 23 Oct 2026

Fly Me To The Moon: The Max Wellman Big Band Plays Sinatra & More

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 7 Nov 2026

Fall Author Series: Craig Johnson

1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 28 Oct 2026

The Dinner Detective True Crime M**der Mystery Dinner Show - Des Moines, IA

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown 13 Jul 2019

BIG SHOT: MAX WELLMAN PLAYS BILLY JOEL

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 13 Nov 2026

2026 Dia de los Muertos Community Celebration

705 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316-2361, United States 31 Oct 2026

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox: The Future Is Vintage Tour

Des Moines, Iowa 12 Nov 2026

NOLA Jazz Band Quartet

221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 7 Nov 2026

Stayin' Alive - One Night of the Bee Gees

Hoyt Sherman Place Theater 19 Nov 2026

Olivier Latry - Titular Organist Notre-Dame de Paris

Cathedral Arts at St. Paul's Cathedral 4 Nov 2026

Pulse Life Advocates Christmas Gala with Jim Caviezel

233 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1323, United States 21 Nov 2026

Paws & Claws Benefit Auction

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa) 7 Nov 2026

A Drag Queen Christmas

Hoyt Sherman Place Theater 1 Dec 2026

Emily Myers + Katie & the Honky Tonks | Live Music at Locals Bar & Stage

Locals Bar & Stage 17 Oct 2026

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

Scottish Rite Consistory 11 Dec 2026

Midwest Madness Tour featuring Soulcage and Rapture at xBk Live

1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 17 Oct 2026

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

Scottish Rite Consistory 18 Dec 2026

Mosaic Art Classes Des Moines: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown 17 Oct 2026

MARQUIS HILL - NATIONAL ACT!

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 14 Nov 2026

“Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way” Curator and Artist Discussion

Des Moines Art Center 25 Oct 2026

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Des Moines 14 May 2026

The Claudettes

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 28 Oct 2026

The Byrne Brothers

Des Moines Community Playhouse 20 Nov 2026

Plack Blague w/ Microwaved

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 23 Oct 2026

A Christmas Carol at Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts

Des Moines Performing Arts - DMPA 12 Dec 2026

🎃Halloween Paint & Sip at Ta’Chido x FatPat's — Downtown DSM!🎃

Ta'Chido After Dark 20 Oct 2026

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Scottish Rite Consistory 20 Nov 2026

Paint Your Pet

Collaborate DSM 23 Oct 2026

Broadway Baby: A Night of Showtunes w/ Lauren Vilmain & Her Jazz Orchestra

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 28 Nov 2026

Miss Polk County 2027

Grand View University 18 Oct 2026

Chip Happens with Luke Fox

Unity Center of Des Moines 15 Oct 2026

Life Goes On: An Oliver Tree Tribute Show

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 21 Oct 2026

Free Online Paint Nite For Adults - Des Moines

Palak StudioInk 26 Feb 2022

Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical

Des Moines Civic Center 30 Nov 2026

Queer Art Now!: Art Gallery

1620 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314 22 Oct 2026

Turkey Trails- Des Moines

Gray's Lake 22 Nov 2026

2027 Land Investment Expo

730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1302, United States 12 Jan 2027

The Storyteller's Market

3800 Merle Hay Rd, STE 314, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310 17 Oct 2026

INERTIA OPEN MIC at the xBk Annex // FREE!

1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311 17 Oct 2026

WYRD Artist Talk with Mary Jones and Jolynn Reigeluth

2800 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316-1405, United States 15 Oct 2026

Derrick Stroup

Hoyt Sherman Place Theater 14 Nov 2026

The Sound of Music at Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Civic Center 30 Mar 2027

Drake University Flute Day

Harmon Fine Arts Center 1 Nov 2026

October Sapphiction Book Club

Shelf Love DSM 18 Oct 2026

Combo Workshop

Capitol Hill Christian Church 7 Nov 2026

STAINED GLASS OUIJI PLANCHETTE WORKSHOP

501 SW 7th St - Suite M, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 17 Oct 2026

CLASS: Watercolor Sunflowers

Hoyt Sherman Place 26 Oct 2026

Framing the Future: A Party Celebrating ASAP!

1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50265-3501, United States 13 Nov 2026

FIO Workshop: Jody Petter

Harmon Fine Arts Center 17 Oct 2026

Buena Vista Social Club - Musical - ASL Interpreted & Audio Described - Des Moines

Des Moines Civic Center 24 Jan 2027

Candlelight: Romantic Classics

Scottish Rite Consistory 13 Feb 2027

STEVIE STONE PRESENTS: GOAT TALK TOUR - Des Moines, IA

Vibes Kitchen & Bar 19 Nov 2026

What True Education Looks Like

Mainframe Studios 29 Oct 2026

FREE Iowa Home Expo March 2027

Iowa State Fairgrounds – Jacobson Exhibition Center 14 Mar 2027

Kelly Hunt & Kelley Smith - Joint Album Release Show

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 22 Nov 2026

DSM Vegan Holiday Market!

Unity Center of Des Moines 14 Nov 2026

Speaker Series: Wilson Cruz

Temple Theater 5 Nov 2026

Furia Tanguera at the Temple Theater in Des Moines, IA - October 17, 2026

Temple for Performing Arts 17 Oct 2026

#YESKINDNESS House Party!

Mainframe Studios 30 Oct 2026

THE DES MOINES REDEMPTION MUSIC AND CRAFT FESTIVAL

2875 University Ave 19 Dec 2026

CLASS: Foxy Fall Pumpkins Painting Workshop

Hoyt Sherman Place 18 Nov 2026

Meet the Author - Heather Mylan-Mains

2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310 3 Nov 2026

✨ Mosaic Lamp & Ceramic Painting Workshop in Des Moines

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa) 17 Oct 2026

Creativity & Idea Generation Lab Workshop in Des Moines, IA

For venue information, Please contact us: [email protected] 9 Jan 2026

Anne of Green Gables

831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312 5 Mar 2027

Ultimate Johnny Cash - Walkin' The Line

3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312 6 Mar 2027

Holiday Arts and Crafts Show in Des Moines at the Iowa State Fairgrounds!

3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States 13 Nov 2026

Mini-Workshop Wednesdays

3106 Ingersoll Ave 12 Aug 2026

Open Studio

Mainframe Studios 3 Apr 2025

80s & 90s Over 30s Daytime Clubbing - DES MOINES. IA

PLATFORM 28 Nov 2026

Swing Along with Allegra Levy and Friends

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines 24 Jan 2027

Little Slam on the Prairie 2

Des Moines Art Center 12 Dec 2026

Legally Blonde The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Civic Center 12 Feb 2027

Pumpkin Spice & Paint Night

Collaborate DSM 4 Sep 2026

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Scottish Rite Consistory 30 Oct 2026

Candlelight: Mozart vs Beethoven

Scottish Rite Consistory 14 Nov 2026

A Christmas Carol - Des Moines

Stoner Theater at Des Moines Performing Arts 4 Dec 2026

Free Online Art Class For Kids & Teens - Des Moines

Palak StudioInk 12 Feb 2022